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DA17 TCY

2017 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,460 mi
Last recorded56,460 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 TCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/deep cracks on outer edge of tread (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 50,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on outer edge of tread and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 50,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on outer edge of tread and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 43,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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DA17 TCY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA17 TCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA17 TCY registered?

DA17 TCY is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is DA17 TCY safe to buy?

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